Rajkummar Rao’s Omertà shines at Hong Kong International Film Festival

After garnering rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, and MAMI, Hansal Mehta's directorial venture Omertà has yet again proven itself to be a film that is loved by audiences across countries. In the latest, the film's show was sold out at the prestigious Hong Kong International Film Festival. It was screened in the Global Vision category which is dedicated to international films.

The Hong Kong International Film Festival, which is in its 42nd year, is Asia’s oldest film festival and screens more than 250 titles from more than 55 countries across the world.

Mehta, who was present at the screening, said he was overwhelmed by the number of questions the audiences had for him post the screening.

He said, "I was asked a lot of questions that threw up several new interpretations of how the audience perceived the film. It definitely got me thinking. As a director, it's fascinating to hear people speak of how they interpreted your vision. The HKIFF always attracts the best of global talent and for Omertà to represent India was a proud moment for everyone associated with the film. I am very happy that the audiences appreciated the hard push against terrorism in the film and how it inspires open dialogue into the matter."

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The film that features an ensemble cast of Timothy Ryan Hickernell, Kewal Arora, Rajesh Tailang and others releases in India on April 20, 2018.